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Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch Fearing She’ll Die In Prison Due To Improperly Treated Blood Clot

Tammy Sytch fears that her life will end behind bars due to an issue with her leg that those running the prison she’s at will allegedly not treat. 

Sytch, who is best known for her career as Sunny in the WWF, was sentenced to 17 years in a Correctional Institute for her role in the car crash that killed Julian Lasseter in 2022. Sytch had initially pleaded not guilty to the charges against her but later changed her plea to no contest. That means she did not admit guilt but would not fight a conviction against her. 

Despite being incarcerated, Sytch recently spoke with TMZ and shared concerning news about her health. The issue began when Sytch noticed a swelling in her left leg which ranged from the top of her knee to her toes. Sytch brought the issue to officials at the prison who reportedly did not treat her. 

Sytch could “barely walk on my leg” as of last week and after testing was diagnosed with a blood clot that requires blood thinners. Getting that medication into her body has been an ordeal however and she’s now fearing she’ll die because of the situation. 

“All that’s been going through my mind for the past three weeks is, ‘Oh, my God, I’m going to follow in [my ex-husband’s] footsteps and die of a blood clot just like he did because I can’t get medical treatment at this prison.'”

Sytch is not due to be released until January 2040. 

Sytch went on to say that the situation is “pretty bad” and that she will insist on care at an off-site hospital if things get any worse. She is not due to be released until January 2040. 

Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch Called As A Witness In Injury Lawsuit From 2022 DUI Vehicle Crash

Tammy Sytch’s time in the courtroom isn’t over yet as the disgraced wrestling personality has been called as a witness in a lawsuit regarding the 2022 car crash. 

The crash resulted in the death of 75-year-old Julian Lasseter after his vehicle was struck by the vehicle Sytch was driving at the time. Sytch originally entered a not-guilty plea but later changed to no contest, indicating that she did not accept blame but would not fight against a conviction. 

Lynch will be back in court soon enough but she won’t be facing trial this time around. This lawsuit has been filed by Jana Olivova, a passenger in another car that was impacted during the incident. Olivvova is seeking in excess of $50,000 in damages and the case is set to go to trial on July 9 in Volusia County, Florida. 

Olivova had originally filed a suit against Sytch, Pente, and insurance company Geico but an amended lawsuit filed in July 2023 listed Geico as the sole defendant. Pente was Sytch’s partner at the time of the crash and it was her car that she was driving at the time. 

In her original lawsuit, Olivova alleged that she had “suffered bodily injury including a permanent injury to the body as a whole.” It’s also alleged that she suffered physical and mental pain, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, loss of earnings, and loss of ability to lead and enjoy a normal life. 

Tammy Sytch is serving time at a correctional facility in Florida. 

What’s to Come? 

Sytch is still facing a civil lawsuit from the estate of Hulian Lasseter. At this time, there are no scheduled hearings. More immediately, Sytch will remain in the Florida Department of Corrections until December 2039 after being sentenced in November 2023. 

New Mugshot of Tammy Sytch As Disgraced Wrestling Valet Is Moved to Florida Prison

A new mugshot of disgraced former WWF valet Tammy Sytch has emerged online following her transferral to a Florida State Prison. 

Sytch, known during her WWF career as Sunny,  was sentenced to 17 years in prison in November 2023, as well as eight years probation once she is released. This sentencing comes after Sytch pleaded no contest to the DUI Manslaughter charge against her, stemming from the death of 75-year-old Julian Lasseter in March of 2022. The no-contest plea means that Sytch accepts the conviction but avoids a factual admission of guilt.

In court, Sytch was emotional and both sobbed and laughed during her sentencing. Sytch also mentioned Chris Candido and said her boyfriend’s death was a key part of her downfall. This comment drew backlash from those in the industry, who believe Sytch’s destructive behavior had been established long before Candido’s passing in 2005. 

Tammy Sytch’s Home and Mugshot

Sytch had been at the Florida Women’s Reception Center in Ocala but has now been moved to Lowell Correctional Institution just a mile away. A new mugshot of Sytch was taken at the center which was obtained by TMZ

Sytch’s mugshot from Lowell Correctional Institution.

More on Lowell Correctional Institution. 

Lowell is the oldest all-women’s facility in the state and holds around 1,000 inmates. LCI features several different programs for inmates, including cosmetology, cooking classes, and operating heavy machinery. The prison also offers aid to inmates battling alcohol addiction, something Sytch has struggled with over the years. 

Sytch may also have the opportunity to hold down a job in LCI, though a rep for Lowell told TMZ that she does not yet have a work assignment. Sytch’s release date is listed as January 3, 2040.

Nick Hogan Pleads Not Guilty, Tammy Sytch Moved to Prison After Conviction

Nick Hogan, the son of two-time WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, has pleaded not guilty to the recent speeding arrest. 

At an arraignment this week, Hogan, real name Nick Bollea, pleaded not guilty to the DUI misdemeanor. There will be a pre-trial hearing on January 17, 2024. Nick was arrested on the morning of November 18 in Clearwater, Florida. He reportedly refused to enter a breathalyzer test when taken into custody. 

Nick never followed his father by becoming a wrestler, but has appeared on TV several times. Nick was often seen on the Hogan Knows Best reality series that ran for multiple seasons on VH-1 as well as on WWE programming from time to time.

Nick Hogan has had previous issues with the law. In August 2007, Hogan was involved in a car crash in which he crashed into a tree while driving under the influence. This crash came just 16 days after Hogan’s fourth speeding ticket within 11 months. The passenger in the vehicle, John Graziano, suffered massive brain damage due to the crash.

Tammy Sytch Update

Last month, Tammy ‘Sunny Sytch was sentenced to a total of 17 years in prison, plus another eight years on probation. Sytch was convicted of DUI Manslaughter for her role in the death of Julian Lasseter in early 2022. This week, Sytch was transferred from Volusia County Corrections to a prison facility in Ocala, Florida. 

The disgraced WWE Hall of Famer is still facing a lawsuit filed by the estate of Julian Lasseter. Sytch laughed and sobbed in court as she was handed her 17-year sentence. If the time is served in full, Sytch will be 68 years old by the time she leaves prison. 

Tammy Sytch Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Manslaughter Charge

WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch has pled not guilty to several charges leveled against her following the death of 75-year-old Julian Lasseter.

Lasseter died in March 2022 when his vehicle was struck by the car Sytch was driving which belongs to her boyfriend James Pente.

After being arrested last month, Sytch was charged with one count of DUI causing death, one count of causing death while operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, four counts of DUI causing injury to a person, and three counts of DUI causing damage to property.

PW Insider was the first to report that Sytch entered a not guilty plea in an arraignment hearing on Tuesday and did not speak at the hearing.

If convicted, Sytch faces up to 30 years in prison for the DUI Manslaughter charge, with a four-year minimum sentence, and a fine of up to $10,000.

Sytch was represented at the hearing at S. James Foxman Justice Center in Daytona Beach by defense attorney Steven deLaroche.

After the hearing, Pente spoke with The Daytona Beach News-Journal and said that Sytch regrets the events that happened in March.

“She feels absolutely terrible. I can’t emphasize it more. She just feels bad in general.  Everybody’s life’s ruined.” 

James Pente

Pente is being sued by the Lasseter family and said he has apologized to them.

Thanks to PW Insider for the transcription.

Tammy Sytch Hit With Civil Lawsuit Due To Fatal Three-Car Crash (Report)

Tammy Sytch, formerly known as Sunny in WWE, has reportedly been served with a civil lawsuit.

PWInsider is reporting that Sytch received the lawsuit on May 13 in Florida. The report notes that there was an attempt to serve her those papers at her address in New Jersey but she couldn’t be found as she is back in jail after her bail was revoked.

In excess of $100,000 is being sought after in the lawsuit:

“Upon information and belief, on or about March 25, 2022, Defendant SYTCH was intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle owned by Defendant PENTE southbound on N. Yonge Street, at or near the intersection of W. Granada Boulevard in Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Florida.

“Defendant SYTCH operated the motor vehicle with the consent, either express or implied, of Defendant PENTE.

“On or about March 25, 2022, Julian L. Lasseter was also operating a motor vehicle southbound on N. Yonge Street, at or near the intersection of W. Granada Boulevard in Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Florida.

“At the time and place referenced in paragraphs 6 and 8 above, Defendant SYTCH negligently operated or maintained her motor vehicle so that it collided with the rear end of Julian L. Lasseter’s motor vehicle, causing severe and incapacitating injuries to Mr. Lasseter. These injuries resulted in his death on March 25, 2022.”

Tammy Sytch was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter due to her alleged involvement in a three-vehicle crash.

The wreckage left 75-year-old Julian L. Lasseter dead. The incident occurred on March 25 southbound on U.S. 1 at around 8:28 p.m.

The lawsuit also accuses James F. Pente, Sytch’s boyfriend, of being “vicariously liable” due to allowing her behind the wheel of his vehicle.

Pente has reportedly denied negligence and has challenged Lasseter’s estate to provide “strict proof.”

Tammy Sytch is scheduled to be arraigned on May 31 at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Tammy Sytch’s Fiance Reacts To Sytch Remanded To Jail In DUI Manslaughter Case

Tammy Sytch was remanded back to jail after her bond was revoked in her DUI manslaughter case last Friday. The judge granted a motion by the state for pretrial detention as they stated  Sytch “posed a threat of harm to the community” based on her “past and present patterns of behavior and other relevant facts.” 

Sytch had been out on a $227,500 bond after she was arrested on May 6th stemming from the death of 75-year-old Julian Lasseter this past March during a traffic incident in Ormond Beach, Florida.

The charges include one count of DUI causing death, one count of causing death while operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, four counts of DUI causing injury to a person, and three counts of DUI causing damage to property.

James Pente, Sytch’s fiance, spoke with WKMG News 6 and WESH-TV about Sytch’s bail being revoked in the fatal car accident. 

“I think that this whole process — everyone’s been hurt, not just the family. I feel terrible for that guy’s family.” He continued, “They should have decided she was a threat to society before they granted a $225,00 bond, had me pay $22,000.”

The officer who responded to the incident said Sytch acknowledged that she had been drinking vodka before and had gone out to get a diet iced tea when the accident happened. He said that he saw an “unsealed bottle of Grey Goose” in the passenger-side floorboard of Sytch’s car.

Her next hearing will be on May 31st.

H/T to 411 Mania for the transcript

Tammy Sytch Back in Jail After Judge Revokes Her Bond (Mugshot)

WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch (Sunny) is back behind bars after having her $227,000 bail bond revoked.

Sytch was arrested last week and charged with nine felonies, including DUI Manslaughter, but posted bail the next day.

In a Friday morning hearing, the prosecution argued that Sytch’s three prior DUI convictions meant that revoking her bail was necessary.

Sytch was three-and-a-half times over the legal limit when she was tested following the three-vehicle car crash that killed 75-year-old Julian Lasseter in March.

The ruling judge determined that there was no reasonable way to keep the public safe from Sytch’s reckless behavior than revoking her bond.

Sytch was handcuffed and escorted from the courtroom immediately after the judge’s ruling.

Her next court date related to this matter will be on May 31, when she faces her arrangement.

The other case against Tammy Sytch

Sytch is facing nine felony charges related to the three-vehicle accident in March 2022, but this is not the only legal issue she’s dealing with.

Sytch is also expected to appear in New Jersey on May 26, in relation to a February 2022 arrest and eleven felony charges.

The charges against Sytch for the New Jersey case include DUI and reckless driving.

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DDP Says Tammy Sytch “Was on the Right Path” Before Recent Arrest

WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page has said that Tammy Sytch had been doing well prior to her recent arrest.

Sytch was arrested earlier this month and charged with nine felonies, including DUI Manslaughter, related to her role in a three-vehicle car accident in March that killed one man.

Speaking on the latest episode of ‘The Bro Show,’ Page said that Sytch had looked “great” when they met up four months ago:

“She’s been sober for long periods of time. She had been on the right path. I don’t know what the trick here is, but I feel so bad. I saw her, God she looked great.”

Diamond Dallas Page

Page called Sytch’s relapse and recent run-in with the law a “really unfortunate situation.”

The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion has spent years helping others, including Jake ‘the Snake’ Roberts and the late-Scott Hall.

Sytch and the Hall of Fame

WWE Hall Of Fame 2011 - Shawn Michaels Photo (20760370) - Fanpop
Sytch was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April 2011, the night before WrestleMania 27.

Tammy Sytch was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011, alongside legends such as Shawn Michaels, the Road Warriors, and Hacksaw Jim Duggan.

With this most recent arrest, there have been calls for her to have her Hall of Fame induction revoked with Mark Henry and Bill DeMott both saying it should happen.

WWE revoked Hulk Hogan’s induction in 2015 after racist comments made by the Hulkster were shared online, but reinstated him into the Hall of Fame three years later.

Sytch has fired back at claims for her to be removed, referencing DeMott’s controversial departure from his role as WWE head trainer.

Thanks to Sportskeeda for the quotes.

Booker T Says Tammy Sytch Shouldn’t Be Removed From WWE Hall of Fame

Should Tammy Sytch (Sunny) be removed from the WWE Hall of Fame in light of her ongoing legal troubles?

Last week, Sytch was charged with DUI Manslaughter, driving with an expired license, and seven counts of DUI, stemming from her three-vehicle collision back in March that killed a man.

There have been calls for Sytch, a 2011 WWE Hall of Fame inductee, to have her honor revoked. WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry and former NXT head trainer Bill DeMott are both advocating for her removal.

Booker T, also a member of the Hall, says Sytch should not be removed despite the nine felony charges against her.

On the latest episode of his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker explained why he feels removing Sunny from the Hall of Fame would be pointless.

“I’m not looking for reasons to remove somebody from the WWE Hall of Fame, ok? That’s just me personally. I don’t think removing her from the WWE Hall of Fame is going to help her in any way.”

Booker T

Booker added that alcoholism is “something very difficult to kick.”

Sytch recently fired back at DeMott for his comments in a Facebook post that referenced his controversial departure from WWE.

DeMott resigned from WWE in 2015 following multiple accusations of misconduct by his students.

The case against Tammy Sytch

Ex-WWE star Tammy Sytch arrested and charged with DUI Manslaughter, could  face 30 years in jail - Wrestling News
Sytch is looking at serious jail time if found guilty of the nine charges against her.

In March 2022, Sytch was driving her boyfriend’s vehicle, when it crashed into a stationary car that was waiting at a red light.

This vehicle collided with the vehicle in front, with 75-year-old Julian Lasseter, the driver of the center car, being pronounced dead later at a local hospital.

A toxicology report has revealed that Sytch was three-and-a-half times over the legal blood alcohol limit when driving the car.

Often called the first WWF Diva, Sytch could spend decades behind bars if found guilty of the charges against her.

Thanks to Inside the Ropes for the quotes

Tammy Sytch Still Won’t Take Responsibility, Blasts Hall of Fame Removal Calls

Tammy Sytch continues to go on a rampage against those who are holding her accountable for her alleged actions.

Sytch has had a slew of legal issues but things are far more serious this go-around. Late last week, Sytch, formerly known as “Sunny” in WWE, was arrested in connection to a fatal three-car crash. She was booked into Volusia County Branch Jail.

Her bond was set at $227,500, which she was able to meet but prosecutors are seeking to revoke the bond. Sytch was hit with nine charges, the most serious one being DUI manslaughter, which is a felony in the state of Florida.

Recently, Bill DeMott called for the removal of “Sunny” from the WWE Hall of Fame. He had the following to say on social media:

“When do we start holding people accountable BEFORE they kill themselves or someone else? When do we decide as lawmakers and judges that we DO NOT get to decide who should and shouldn’t be punished? When do organizations speak up for EVERYONE not just influential cases?”

This enraged Tammy Sytch, who took to her Twitter page to unleash a rant toward DeMott.

“I think Bill Demott should be removed from the WWE hall of fame! Ohhh that’s rite, he was never inducted. He was too busy sexually harassing female talent and degrading male talent as well. Yet he is worried about a crime that has NOT even been proven in a court of law yet??”

Sytch has been lashing out at those who have called for her to be locked up for many years. It’s clear that she refuses to take responsibility and isn’t keen on making changes in her life.

If Sytch is convicted of DUI manslaughter, she could be facing up to 30 years in prison.

Mark Henry & Bill DeMott Want Sunny Removed from WWE HOF

WWE Hall Of Famer Mark Henry agrees with Bill DeMott, that Tammy Sytch (aka Sunny) should be removed from the WWE Hall Of Fame.

Recently, The Keri Anne DeMott Foundation sent out a press released and called for Sytch to be removed from the WWE Hall Of Fame. The release called for WWE to remove “repeat DUI offender and now killer of an innocent man, Tamara Sunny Sytch from it’s Hall of Fame.”

Bill DeMott Tweeted out the release along with the following message.

“When do we start holding people #accountable BEFORE they kill themselves or someone else? When do we decide as law makers and judges that we DO NOT get to decide who should and shouldn’t be punished? When do organizations speak up for EVERYONE not just influential cases? #WHEN”

https://twitter.com/BillDeMott/status/1523727445438111744

All Elite Wrestling’s Mark Henry followed up with a response, agreeing with DeMott.

The DeMott family notably lost their daughter, Keri Anne Demott, to a drunk driver in 2016.

Sytch was arrested last week and charged with nine felonies. One of those included DUI manslaughter which left a 75-year-old Julian Lasseter dead. A toxicology report found that Sytch’s blood-alcohol level was 0.280 (g/100mL,) three-and-a-half times the legal limit while behind the wheel.

As of this writing, Sytch is scheduled to be arraigned in Volusia County Court on May 31. She posted bail this past Saturday and is not allowed to leave Volusia County, Florida.

Sytch was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2011. WWE has yet to comment on the situation.

Video: Police Release Body Cam Footage of Tammy Sytch’s Arrest

Footage from the arrest of WWE Hall of Famer Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch has been released by police in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Sytch was arrested last week and charged with nine felonies, including DUI manslaughter in relation to a three-vehicle accident that killed 75-year-old Julian Lasseter.

In the clip, Sytch is asked to give her full name and date of birth by the police and complies with their request.

Sytch was arrested outside the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach.


Sunny Speaks

Tammy Sytch posted a message on Facebook after getting released from jail. She insists that people “don’t know the real story” and threatens to block any basement dwellers who say anything negative about her.

“If ANYONE says ANYTHING negative about me, you will be blocked and NEVER unblocked.  You don’t know the real story so don’t act like you’re some f***ing journalist when all you do is type from your moms basement.  Done.”

The Charges Against Sytch

It is alleged that in March, Sytch was driving a 2012 Mercedes Benz which crashed into the rear of a 2013 Kia Sorento, Lasseter’s vehicle, which was stopped at a red light.

The Kia then crashed into the rear of a 2011 GMC Yukon, which had also stopped at the light.

The WWE Hall of Famer posted bail on Saturday and has reportedly been ordered not to leave Volusia County, Florida.

Sytch will be arraigned in Volusia County Court on May 31, according to PW Insider.

In a toxicology report, it was found that Sytch’s blood-alcohol level was 0.280 (g/100mL,) three-and-a-half times the legal limit when operating a vehicle.

Tammy Sytch (Sunny) Posts Bond, Released From Jail

Tammy Sytch (Sunny) is no longer in jail after being charged with crimes associated with a fatal three-car accident on March 25.

The WWE Hall of Famer was released as of Saturday afternoon as she posted a $227,500 bond. Sytch had a court appearance on Saturday morning and then used a bail bondsman to post a surety bond. She was released at 12:14 p.m. Eastern.

Charges filed against Sytch in connection with the March accident include DUI manslaughter, driving with a suspended or revoked license (causing death or serious injury), and seven counts of DUI causing damage to a person or property.

SEScoops previously covered the accident that has resulted in these charges against Sytch. She was allegedly driving southbound on U.S. Highway 1 on March 25 at 8:28 p.m. when a failure to stop on her part resulted in a crash into the back of a parked car, which then crashed in to the car in front of it.

Julian Lafrancis Lasseter died due to injuries suffered in the accident. A blood sample was collected after Ormond Beach Police were granted a search warrant to discover whether or not Sytch was under the influence while driving. You can view the arrest report at this link.

Tammy Sytch (Sunny)

Sytch Faces Serious Penalty For The Accident

The charges against Sytch are daunting. If she is convicted of DUI manslaughter (a felony in Florida), she could face up to 30 years in prison. At minimum, she would receive a four-year sentence and a fine up to $10,000.

Sytch was formally charged on Friday night, arrested, and taken to the Volusia County Branch Jail facility in Daytona Beach, FL

Sytch is also due for a court appearance at the end of May in New Jersey for a February arrest. There were 11 different charges filed as a result of that arrest, including operating under the influence. She has pled not guilty in connection to these charges.

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Tammy Sytch (Sunny) Arrested & Charged With DUI Manslaughter

Tammy Sytch, formerly known as Sunny in WWE, has been arrested in connection to a fatal three-car crash.

Sytch was arrested again on Friday, May 6 in Ormond Beach, Florida, per PWInsider. She has been hit with nine charges, including DUI manslaughter.

Here are the charges against Sunny:

  • DUI Manslaughter (DUI causing the death of a person)
  • Driving with a suspended or revoked license (causing death or serious injury)
  • Seven counts of DUI causing damage to a person or property

Sunny’s Latest Vehicular Incident

Back on March 25, Tammy Sytch was allegedly driving southbound on U.S. 1 at around 8:28 p.m. and failed to stop. This caused her to crash into a stopped vehicle, which ended up crashing into another car.

Julian Lafrancis Lasseter, a driver allegedly struck by Sytch, died due to injuries suffered in the crash.

Ormond Beach Police were allowed to collect a blood sample once granted a search warrant. This was done to determine whether or not Sytch was driving under the influence.

If convicted of DUI manslaughter, which is a felony in the state of Florida, Sunny could face up to 30 years in prison. The minimum would be a four-year sentence and a fine of up to $10,000.

Sytch has been booked into Volusia County Branch Jail. Her bond is set at $227,500.

Tammy Sytch Mugshot
Tammy Sytch (May 6, 2022)

Tammy Sytch Defiant After Recent Fatal Car Accident

WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch (Sunny) is speaking out about her latest automobile incident that resulted in the death of one driver.

Sytch was involved in a three-car crash in Ormond Beach, Florida on March 25, 2022.

The Ormond Beach Police issued a statement noting that Sytch allegedly crashed into a stopped vehicle, which collided with the vehicle in front of it.

“Our hearts go out to the Lasseter family that lost their loved one in such a tragic event. Our goal at the Ormond Beach Police Department is to keep city roadways safe, so if you see a vehicle operating in a manner that leads you to believe the driver may be impaired, please don’t hesitate to call 911. You may just save someone’s life.”

Julian Lafrancis Lasseter, the driver allegedly hit by Sunny, was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center but was pronounced dead.

The estate of Julian L. Lasseter filed a lawsuit against Sytch (and her boyfriend, James F. Pente) on April 12th.The lawsuit alleges that Sytch was intoxicated and “negligently operated or maintained her motor vehicle” which led to the accident.

Tammy Sytch Admits No Fault

Sytch claims she was not intoxicated at the time of the fatal accident, but actually suffered a seizure while driving.

A fan on Twitter asked Sytch how fast she was driving and if she was impaired.

She claims she was driving 10 miles per hour, the victim died of a heart attack and she had suffered a seizure.

Sytch also addressed addressed all the negativity she’s received on social media since the accident. “QUESTION FOR ALL: why follow me (and others) just to write nasty comments and derogatory remarks? Is your life that fucking boring?? Can’t you think of something to do? Like assemble LEGOS?? or dress like Star Wars characters? Doesn’t it show your insecurities ??”

Tammy Sytch (Sunny) Could Face Charges In Fatal Three-Car Crash

WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch, known to wrestling fans as Sunny, may be facing criminal charges yet again, only this time things are far more serious.

Ormond Beach Police have issued a statement revealing a fatal three-car crash occurred on March 25. Police say the investigation is ongoing and could lead to criminal charges.

Sunny May Be Facing Serious Criminal Charges

In a press release, Ormond Beach Police stated that Sunny was driving southbound on U.S. 1 at around 8:28 p.m. and failed to stop. As a result, she allegedly crashed into a stopped vehicle, which collided with the vehicle in front of it.

Julian Lafrancis Lasseter, the driver allegedly hit by Sunny, was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center but was pronounced dead.

Here is a statement from Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey (h/t Ormond Beach Observer):

“Our hearts go out to the Lasseter family that lost their loved one in such a tragic event. Our goal at the Ormond Beach Police Department is to keep city roadways safe, so if you see a vehicle operating in a manner that leads you to believe the driver may be impaired, please don’t hesitate to call 911. You may just save someone’s life.”

Police have been allowed to collect a blood sample after a search warrant was approved and executed. The sample is being used to determine whether or not Sunny was under the influence. The toxicology results are pending.

Sunny was treated at Halifax Health and released. Another driver and passengers did suffer injuries but did not go to the hospital.

The WWE Hall of Famer has had a slew of legal issues in her life. She was arrested back in January for weapons possession and terroristic threats.

Tammy Sytch (Sunny) Arrested For Weapons Possession & Terroristic Threats

WWE Hall-of-Famer Sunny (aka Tammy Sytch) has been arrested again. This time the charges are weapons possession and issuing terroristic threats.

The arrest occurred Thursday morning in New Jersey. Sytch is once again in Monmouth County Correctional Institution. She has previously been housed in the detention center for 1-year from June of 2020 to June of 2021 on DUI charges.

Sytch has been charged with 2 counts of possessing an illegal weapon. According to a report from TMZ, the weapon does not appear to be a firearm. Sytch was also charged with one count of issuing a terroristic threat.

New Jersey law refers to a third degree terroristic threat as follows:

“A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he threatens to commit any crime of violence with the purpose to terrorize another or to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation, or otherwise to cause serious public inconvenience, or in reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience.”

It’s not clear at this time what Sytch threatened to do.

For the weapons charge she faces up to 3.5 years in prison. The terroristic threats charge is of a lower degree and therefor only carries a maximum of 1-year in jail.

Other reports on Tammy Sytch being arrested:

Tammy Sytch Released From Hospital

Tammy Sytch (aka Sunny) has been released from hospital after a 10-day stay. She has not revealed the reason why she was under medical care, however.

The WWE Hall of Famer took to her Facebook account to update fans on her situation.

“Hey everyone. Just wanted to update you all on why I haven’t been online,” Sytch wrote on November 5th. “I’ve been in the hospital since last Saturday, sick since a few days before that. I thought I would have been discharged by now, but things keep coming up that need testing and I may be having a procedure. I’ll probably be here for a few days more, while they try and diagnose every issue. Please respect my privacy at this time… and I appreciate your support.

These details will be kept private, but they are long-time nagging issues that need to be dealt with and fixed so I can stop coming back in pain every 18 months or so. Thank you again… I’ll update you on my progress once I know more.”

Then on Sunday, Sytch complained about the treatment she was receiving at the hospital.

“Thanks to this wonderful hospital that won’t do the surgery I need to finally be pain free, carb loads me bc they have me on a cardiac diet instead a low-carb diet (I’m diabetic), and then overdosed me on insulin to compensate for all the carbs and sugars they are feeding me and CRASHES my sugars to the point where I’m almost passing out. GREAT JOB BAYSHORE!!! You need to hire new surgeons and endocrinologists who know what they’re doing,” she wrote.

Yesterday, Sytch revealed that she has finally been discharged after a 10-day stay in the hospital.

“After 10 long horrible days on the hospital, I’m finally back home, in my happy place,” wrote Sytch.

Her Facebook posts are below:

Tammy Sytch In Wrestling

The 48-year-old Sytch was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in their Class of 2011. As Sunny, she has been referred to as the first “Diva” in WWE. Sytch played an important role for WWE in the 90s and was a prominent part of Monday Night Raw during the Attitude Era. Sunny is a 2x Slammy Award winner as well. She won the award for “Best Buns” and “Minds Behind the Mayhem” in 1996. 

Tammy Sytch was released from prison this June after a roughly 1-year stay. She wrote a statement on her Facebook page upon her release.

“To my fans and the pro wrestling community:

I am happy to be finished with my sentence and I am anxious to start the next chapter of my life. I am healthy and happy and feel great.”

Tammy Sytch Issues Statement On Release From Prison

Tammy Sytch (aka Sunny) was released from prison earlier this month. She had been housed at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution since July 2020.

Sytch released a statement to WrestleZone on her release and future plans.

“To my fans and the pro wrestling community:

“I am happy to be finished with my sentence and I am anxious to start the next chapter of my life. I am healthy and happy and feel great.”

“The incident which led to this last incarceration stemmed from some major misunderstandings. However I accept responsibility and have used this time to make a better me and put my past mistakes behind me. I have now served my sentence for the PA and NJ issues and will focus on the future.”

Sytch continued to say that she’ll be spending the next bit focusing on caring for her mother. She’ll make decisions on the next steps for her professional life in the coming months.

“I am focused at present on caring for my mother who is in a nursing home and spending time with her. I will take a couple months this summer and decide what my next steps are professionally and make decisions about where I’d like to live and work.”

Sytch took the time to thank her family and friends for their support. She also revealed that her attorney is Stephen P New, who has sort of made a name for himself in wrestling circles in recent years.

“I want to thank my sister Lori and my mom for their wonderful support. I want to thank my fans and friends who have always supported me no matter what. James, for getting me through these last four months. I don’t know what I would do without you. I love you all. And I would like to thank my legal team of David Sebelin in PA, John Flynn in NJ and of course Stephen P New, my attorney and friend.”

Sytch had been paroled last February after being incarcerated for about a year due to multiple DUI convictions. She was arrested again in July, however. This led to her being sent to prison and her parole being revoked. Her most recent charges were for 2 counts of violating a domestic restraining order, driving with a suspended license, and evading a police officer.

“God gives his toughest battles to his strongest warriors, and I will bounce back better than ever before. I am the Taminator. I’ll be back.

Peace, Love and Sunshine,

Tamara”

Tammy Sytch Released From Prison

WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Lynn Sytch (aka Sunny) has been released from prison. According to New Jersey’s Monmouth County Correctional Institution, original WWE ‘diva’ is no longer housed at the facility. She had been there since July 2020.

sunny out

Sytch was paroled last February after serving 1-year in jail due to a string of DUI convictions. Her parole was then revoked after she was arrested again in July last year. Those charges included 2 counts of violating a domestic restraining order, driving with a suspended license, and evading a police officer. The state of New Jersey then filed to have Sytch’s parole revoked and she was sent back to Monmouth County Correctional Institution. After serving almost another full year in prison, Sytch was released this morning.

In the 5 months of 2020 that Sytch was not in jail, she promoted an OnlyFans account.

https://twitter.com/WWEHOFerSunny/status/1282135232284590084

Sytch was also promoting a Cameo account before her arrest last summer:

In 2016, Sytch released a book on her life and career.

https://twitter.com/WWEHOFerSunny/status/699815522989432832

The 48-year-old was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2011. She has also often been referred to as the first “WWE Diva.” Sunny played an important role for WWE in the 90s and was a prominent part of WWE Monday Night Raw. Additionally, Sunny is a 2x Slammy Award winner in WWE. She won the award for “Best Buns” and “Minds Behind the Mayhem” in 1996.

Tammy “Sunny” Sytch Arrested On Various Charges

WWE Hall-of-Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch has been arrested again. She was booked into the Monmouth County Correctional Institution in Monmouth, New Jersey yesterday. Records indicate she has not been granted bond.

According to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department website Sytch has been charged with the following:

  • Eluding Police Officer
  • 2 counts of Contempt/Violate Domestic Violence Restraining Order
  • Operating Motor Vehicle during second license suspension

Sytch had just been released from prison earlier this year. She served 1-year in prison from February 2019 to February of this year. Sytch’s sentence was as a result of numerous DUI convictions. The charges she currently faces, however, do not involve alcohol.

In the few months that Sytch was not in jail, she promoted several business ventures. Sytch had been promoting services for fans on Only Fans, Snapchat, and Cameo.

Sytch was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. She is often credit from being the first “Diva” in the company. Sytch is also often lauded as helping to have kick-started the Attitude Era in WWE. In addition to her time in WWE, Sytch had stints in both ECW and WCW as well.

Tammy Sytch Announces Plans For Comeback/Farewell Tour

Tammy Sytch, who you also know as Sunny, is a free woman after spending most of 2018 behind bars.

The WWE Hall of Famer was released on parole last Tuesday from the Carbon County Correctional Facility in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, where she had been held since March. Now that she’s out of jail, Sytch is setting up her future plans and that includes leaving wrestling behind.

Sytch took to Facebook on Sunday to announce a tour that will serve as both her comeback and farewell from the world of wrestling. The former WWE star is accepting bookings for “personal appearances, autograph signings, wrestling shows, and party appearances” until sometime next year. She then plans to return to school and go back to being “a normal member of society with a private personal life.”

In recent years, Sytch has turned to work as a webcam model. Prior to her last arrest, she regularly promoted Skype sessions on Twitter by posting photos of herself in revealing clothing. Sytch said she will no longer hold Skype sessions, so she asks that people not email her about it.

She wrote, “I’m pleased to announce that I am taking bookings for my “Comeback/Farewell Tour 2018-19″…I am taking bookings for personal appearances, autograph signings, wrestling shows, and party appearances for what will be my FINAL 9-12 months of appearances before I call it a wrap!

“I am returning to school and leading life after next year as a ‘normal’ member of society with a private personal life. 28 years in this crazy business has been far long enough! Please direct any booking inquiries to TotallySunny1@gmail.com. Please do not email for Skypes as I will no longer be doing them.

“I appreciate ALL of your support over the past 28 years, and cherish every moment. Let’s Make America Sunny Again for this coming year!!

“Also don’t forget to follow my new FAN page..business inquiries can also be sent there… Sunny-WWE Hall of Famer.”

You can find Sytch’s Facebook fan/business page at facebook.com/TheOriginalDivaSunny.

Tammy Sytch (Sunny) Issues Statement After Being Released From Jail

Tammy Sytch, who you also know as Sunny, is a free woman after spending most of 2018 behind bars.

As reported earlier, the WWE Hall of Famer was released on parole on Tuesday from the Carbon County Correctional Facility in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, where she had been held since March.

Sytch issued her first public statement since being released from jail this afternoon through her two personal Facebook accounts. The former WWE star plans to take both pages down soon since she wants to keep her personal life private but will have a business page for fans to follow and promoters to get in touch with her.

“I’m home. From now on, my personal life will be kept private, and both of these pages will be taken down. I will eventually start a new PERSONAL page reserved for real friends and family only, and a business page for fans and bookings. Please respect my privacy, and only add the new personal page if you are, in fact, a real friend or family. Fans are welcome and encouraged to follow the fan/business page. Thank you all for your continued support in the recent months and in those to come. — Tam.”

Sytch was incarcerated in Pennsylvania for seven months after having been extradited from Monmouth County Correctional Facility in Freehold, New Jersey on March 28. Sytch ended up at Monmouth County Correctional Facility after being arrested on February 27 on charges of two counts of fugitive from justice and six counts of contempt of court.

Carbon County Court officials said in March that a motion was made to revoke her parole in August 2017 due to multiple violations of the terms of her release the prior February.

After the motion was filed, Carbon County Court Judge Joseph Matika ordered Sytch arrested on a bench warrant so that she could return before him to face sentencing. However, Pennsylvania authorities were unable to locate Sytch until she was arrested in New Jersey, where she was flagged as a fugitive of justice. Authorities were unable to find her because she moved out of Pennsylvania.

TMZ Sports reported on March 2 that Sytch was arrested for DUI on two separate occasions a few weeks before her last arrest. She had been on probation for three DUI arrests in 2015.

Sytch was arrested for DUI in New Jersey on January 23 at 8:53 p.m. She was then involved in an automobile accident on February 2 at 8:52 a.m. and cops say she fled the scene. Sytch was tracked down and cited for DUI, as well as leaving the scene of an accident.

She was then charged with failing to appear in court for either of the two arrests, which led to her last arrest.

Sytch, who turned 45 years old in December, has been arrested several times this decade. In 2012, she was arrested five times in a four-week span; for disorderly conduct, third-degree burglary, and three counts of violating a protective order. She was arrested a sixth time in January 2013, also for violating a protective order. She served 114 days in jail and was released in May 2013 (this all happened in New Jersey).

In January 2016, Sytch pleaded guilty to driving while under suspension in the state of Pennsylvania. On August 18, 2016, Judge Matika sentenced her to 90 days in jail but counted her 97 days in rehab as jail credit. On September 23, 2016, 18 days into her probation, Sytch was arrested for violating her parole. The arrest was due to three DUI arrests in Pennsylvania in 2015. Sytch remained in jail on these charges through her arraignment in January 2017. She was fined $1,496.45 for the remaining charges and released on February 3, 2017.

AJ Lee Evolution Rumor Notes, Tammy Sytch Court Update

Tammy Sytch was scheduled for a court hearing on 8/23/18. Reports are coming in that the hearing did not happen and is most likely to be rescheduled. More on the charges and likely sentence for Sytch can be read here.

AJ Lee Not Likely To Appear At Evolution

The first ever all women’s PPV, Evolution, is set to take place in two months. Rumors have been speculating on what former WWE female talent will be appearing at the event. AJ Lee has been on the top of the list but is most likely not going to appear at the event.

AJ Lee retired from the WWE and professional wrestling in 2015. In her novel, Crazy Is My Super Power, Lee revealed that she has accomplished all her goals when working for the company and had nothing else to accomplish.

Love For WWE Or Love Thy Spouse?

It’s no secret that AJ Lee is married to Phil Brooks. Better known as CM Punk. Punk just ended a legal battle with WWE doctor Chris Amann back in June of this year and the battle was costly. Punk received notice that he was being sued due to inflammatory comments on Colt Cabana’s podcast back in late 2014. Since then, Punk has been paying legal fees until the day of trial that ended this year.

It goes without saying that AJ Lee loves and will stand by her husband and making a play with the company that made heavy deficits upon her spouse after the war was won is a bad move. More on CM Punk winning the Chris Amann lawsuit can be read here.

While it is a saying in the wrestling world, Never Say Never, time will only tell on when AJ will lace up her Chuck Taylors and skip back to the squared circle.